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Lead Business Officer - Personnel

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Jun 08, 2026

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Position Title	Lead Business Officer - Personnel
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	021591
Department	College of Arts and Sciences - 250000

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	This position provides leadership and oversight for the College of Arts and Sciences' financial management and human resources administration. This role serves as the lead personnel officer and financial planner for the college and is responsible for ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and HR compliance across all units. The position guides processes related to budget planning, payroll, position management, faculty hiring, and personnel-related reporting. Acts as a strategic liaison between departments and central offices for all finance and personnel functions. This role serves as the Lead Business Officer and supervises 7 Administrative positions within the College and advises 17 department chairs and 28 administrative assistants.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in a professional administrative setting, primarily within a College or University Experience with managing budgets and personnel
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Business Officer of Personnel will provide leadership and oversight for the College's financial management and human resources administration. This role serves as the lead personnel officer for the College of Arts and Sciences, responsible for ensuring accurate personnel management and HR compliance across all units. The position guides processes related to budget planning, payroll, position management, faculty hiring, and personnel-related reporting. Acts as a strategic liaison between departments and central offices for all finance and personnel functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities to include: Develop and manage college-wide budgets associated with salary projections. Process and monitor supplemental instruction allocations, lapsed salary use, one-time pay distributions, and graduate contracts. Lead HR functions: initiate hiring actions, manage onboarding, coordinate candidate search and interview processes, and oversee payroll and compensation. Manage faculty hiring processes and budgetary approvals for new positions. Approve time for all CAS employees and ensure proper reporting. Maintain up-to-date position records and act as primary contact for HR and budget queries. Serves as supervisory lead for HR-related issues and ensures compliance with institutional policies. 7 positions in the College office and 17 departments, 4 centers and 3 programs.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri., 8:00-5:00, with some overtime
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$70,000-$74,000
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	06/08/2026
Closing Date	06/28/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	06/29/2026
Proposed Date of Hire	07/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
Search Chair Name	Vivid Oguntoyinbo
Search Chair Email	oguntoyinbovi@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54599
Posting Number	201501787P